DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue
[COLLISION]Jul 7, 2025 · DJI · DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Global
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Jul 7, 2025
Primary Entity
DJI
Robotic Platform
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Jurisdiction / Location
Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On Jul 7 2025 a Texas DPS DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collided with a Texas Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk during Kerr County (Kerrville) flood search-and-rescue; the Black Hawk made a precautionary landing and was out of service about two hours, no injuries. The collision occurred within a temporary flight restriction (the drone was authorized). Source: FlyingMag; FAA.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/uas_incident_reports
https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/uas_incident_reports
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
On Jul 7 2025 a Texas DPS DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collided with a Texas Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk during Kerr County (Kerrville) flood search-and-rescue; the Black Hawk made a precautionary landing and was out of service about two hours, no injuries. The collision occurred within a temporary flight restriction (the drone was authorized). Source: FlyingMag; FAA.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 7, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
DJI Mavic 3 Pro by DJI is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.
Has anyone responded to DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.